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10 Amazing Things You Never Knew About Nevadahttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/10-amazing-things-you-never-knew-about-nevada-8dgq
How much do you know about the Silver State? You’re about to know a whole lot more! Check out all of Nevada’s wonders for yourself when you Travel Nevada.

With a total of 314 ranges, Nevada is the most mountainous state in America.

Much Air Force combat training and stealth aircraft testing took place at the Tonopah Test Range, earning it the nickname Area 52 for it's proximity to the famous Area 51.

The state is peppered with a number of warm springs, where miners and pioneers would often stop for a dip while trekking across the country.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/10-amazing-things-you-never-knew-about-nevada-8dgqFri, 01 Feb 2013 13:07:20 -0500<b>How much do you know about the Silver State? You're about to know a whole lot more!</b> Check out all of Nevada's wonders for yourself when you <a href="http://travelnevada.com/">Travel Nevada</a>.nevadanonadult9 Of The Most Stunning Nevada Sunsetshttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/12-of-the-most-stunning-nevada-sunsets-8dgq
There’s nothing quite like the beautiful colors painted by the big open sky in Nevada. Feast your eyes on these striking photos and go see them for yourself when you Travel Nevada.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/12-of-the-most-stunning-nevada-sunsets-8dgqThu, 31 Jan 2013 21:48:13 -0500<b>There's nothing quite like the beautiful colors painted by the big open sky in Nevada.</b> Feast your eyes on these striking photos and go see them for yourself when you <a href="http://travelnevada.com/">Travel Nevada</a>.nevadaadultThe Striking Valley Of Fire In 16 Pictureshttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/the-amazing-valley-of-fire-in-16-pictures
A little over an hour outside of Las Vegas, the Valley of Fire State Park is home to some of the most stunning colors you can see in nature. Here are some shots we took today as part of our Greetings from Nevada road trip. Catch fresh posts on the official Nevada Feed and on Twitter at #NVRoadTrip, January 10-15.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/the-amazing-valley-of-fire-in-16-picturesThu, 10 Jan 2013 18:49:04 -0500<b>A little over an hour outside of Las Vegas, the Valley of Fire State Park is home to some of the most stunning colors you can see in nature.</b> Here are some shots we took today as part of our <i>Greetings from Nevada</i> road trip. Catch fresh posts on the official <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada">Nevada Feed</a> and on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NVRoadTrip&amp;src=hash">#NVRoadTrip</a>, January 10-15.nevadanonadult12 Things You'll Learn When You Visit The Hoover Damhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/11-things-youll-learn-when-you-visit-the-hoover-d
On our way out of Las Vegas, we decided to make a detour to see the Hoover Dam, in person - here’s what we learned. Catch fresh posts from our Greetings from Nevada road trip on the official Nevada Feed and on Twitter at #NVRoadTrip, January 10-15.

These statues represent the winged figures of the republic:

They were made with over 4 tons of bronze, and their wings stretch 30 feet tall!

Rubbing their toes is good luck!

Hopefully this will payoff at the casinos.

Lots of rubbing has gone down.

You can tell from the nice polish.

Between the angels stands a 142-foot flagpole

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/11-things-youll-learn-when-you-visit-the-hoover-dThu, 10 Jan 2013 19:03:03 -0500<b>On our way out of Las Vegas, we decided to make a detour to see the Hoover Dam, in person - here&#39;s what we learned.</b> Catch fresh posts from our Greetings from Nevada road trip on the official <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada">Nevada Feed</a> and on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NVRoadTrip&amp;src=hash">#NVRoadTrip</a>, January 10-15.nevadanonadultThe 10 Types Of Hunks You Might Meet At A Casinohttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/the-10-types-of-hunks-you-might-meet-at-a-casino
Nevada’s great outdoors are beautiful, but you have to save some fun for the indoors at the end of the day, too! Chances are, you might encounter some of these hotties while enjoying some of the state’s many legal casinos. Catch fresh posts from our Greetings from Nevada road trip on the official Nevada Feed and on Twitter at #NVRoadTrip, January 10-15.

The bearded gladiator hunk:

The smug king hunk:

The mysterious elven hunk:

The rat pack hunk:

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/the-10-types-of-hunks-you-might-meet-at-a-casinoFri, 11 Jan 2013 10:27:26 -0500<b>Nevada&#39;s great outdoors are beautiful, but you have to save some fun for the indoors at the end of the day, too!</b> Chances are, you might encounter some of these hotties while enjoying some of the state&#39;s many legal casinos. Catch fresh posts from our Greetings from Nevada road trip on the official <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada">Nevada Feed</a> and on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NVRoadTrip&amp;src=hash">#NVRoadTrip</a>, January 10-15.nevadanonadult22 Animals We Didn't Expect To See In Nevadahttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/22-animals-we-didnt-expect-to-see-in-nevada-8dgq
Roos ‘n More is a privately owned non-profit educational zoo run by the Holt family. We stopped by to meet some of the animals, now it’s your turn. Catch fresh posts from our Greetings from Nevada road trip on the official Nevada Feed and on Twitter at #NVRoadTrip, January 10-15.

An incredulous monkey named Spanky

A friendly camel

Tiny pot-bellied pigs

A zonkey

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/22-animals-we-didnt-expect-to-see-in-nevada-8dgqFri, 11 Jan 2013 17:25:33 -0500<b><a href="http://www.roosnmore.com/">Roos &#39;n More</a> is a privately owned non-profit educational zoo run by the Holt family.</b> We stopped by to meet some of the animals, now it&#39;s your turn. Catch fresh posts from our Greetings from Nevada road trip on the official <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada">Nevada Feed</a> and on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NVRoadTrip&amp;src=hash">#NVRoadTrip</a>, January 10-15.nevadanonadultYou Won't Believe This Screaming Armadillohttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/you-wont-believe-this-screaming-armadillo-8dgq
We’ll just leave this right here.

Catch fresh posts from the Greetings From Nevada road trip on the official Nevada Feed and on Twitter at #NVRoadTrip, January 10-15.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/you-wont-believe-this-screaming-armadillo-8dgqFri, 11 Jan 2013 17:21:23 -0500<b>We&#39;ll just leave this right here.</b>nevadanonadultnonadultThank you to Valerie Holt of <a href="http://roosnmore.com/">Roos &#39;n More</a> for introducing us to these amazing creatures <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/22-animals-we-didnt-expect-to-see-in-nevada-8dgq?b=1">and more</a>!nonadult<b>Catch fresh posts from the Greetings From Nevada road trip on the official <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada">Nevada Feed</a> and on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NVRoadTrip&amp;src=hash">#NVRoadTrip</a>, January 10-15.</b>nonadultA Day Near Mesquite, Nevada Via Instagram Pictureshttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/a-day-near-mesquite-nevada-via-instagram-pictures
These are some awesome sights we captured and filtered on our second day on the road in Nevada. Catch fresh posts from our Greetings from Nevada road trip on the official Nevada Feed and on Twitter at #NVRoadTrip, January 10-15.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/a-day-near-mesquite-nevada-via-instagram-picturesSat, 12 Jan 2013 08:30:20 -0500<b>These are some awesome sights we captured and filtered on our second day on the road in Nevada.</b> Catch fresh posts from our Greetings from Nevada road trip on the official <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada">Nevada Feed</a> and on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NVRoadTrip&amp;src=hash">#NVRoadTrip</a>, January 10-15.nevadanonadultEarthlings Welcome: A Look At The Little A'Le'Innhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/a-look-at-the-world-famous-little-aleinn
Just outside the gates of Area 51, the restaurant/hotel in the town of Rachel, Nevada is a must-stop for people who believe in our little green friends. Catch fresh posts from our Greetings from Nevada road trip on the official Nevada Feed and on Twitter at #NVRoadTrip, January 10-15.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/a-look-at-the-world-famous-little-aleinnSat, 12 Jan 2013 15:42:53 -0500<b>Just outside the gates of Area 51, the restaurant/hotel in the town of Rachel, Nevada is a must-stop for people who believe in our little green friends.</b> Catch fresh posts from our Greetings from Nevada road trip on the official <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada">Nevada Feed</a> and on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NVRoadTrip&amp;src=hash">#NVRoadTrip</a>, January 10-15.nevadanonadultSigns Of Extraterrestrial Life In Nevadahttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/signs-of-extraterrestrial-life-in-nevada-8dgq
If they’re out there, we will find them. Catch fresh posts from our Greetings from Nevada road trip on the official Nevada Feed and on Twitter at #NVRoadTrip, January 10-15.

First stop: The Extraterrestrial Highway.

Locals have spotted several UFO's along Route 347, also known as the Extraterrestrial Highway.

We left our mark, can you spot it?

Yahtzee! Our first spotting.

This giant nonhuman was standing outside an alien gift shop.

What's making those strange shadows?

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/signs-of-extraterrestrial-life-in-nevada-8dgqSat, 12 Jan 2013 18:11:28 -0500<b>If they&#39;re out there, we will find them.</b> Catch fresh posts from our Greetings from Nevada road trip on the official <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada">Nevada Feed</a> and on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NVRoadTrip&amp;src=hash">#NVRoadTrip</a>, January 10-15.nevadanonadult23 Retired Neon Signs From The Rat Pack Dayshttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/23-retired-neon-signs-from-the-rat-pack-days
You think Vegas is bright and colorful now? You should have seen it fifty years ago. These days, one of the best places to see the former glory of Las Vegas is at the Neon Boneyard Park. See all the posts from our Greetings from Nevada road trip on the official Nevada Feed.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/23-retired-neon-signs-from-the-rat-pack-daysMon, 14 Jan 2013 18:20:05 -0500<b>You think Vegas is bright and colorful now? You should have seen it fifty years ago. These days, one of the best places to see the former glory of Las Vegas is at the Neon Boneyard Park.</b> See all the posts from our Greetings from Nevada road trip on the official <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada">Nevada Feed</a>.nevadanonadult18 Superlatives From Our Nevada Road Triphttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/16-superlatives-from-our-nevada-road-trip-8dgq
The best, biggest, spookiest, and strangest things we ran into while in Nevada. Thanks to all the kind locals who shared stories, facts, and laughs with us along the way.

Most Unexpected Roadside Sights: Packs of Wild Burros

The signs warned us they would be there, but we were so surprised when we actually spotted them. Cuties!

Tallest Alien: Along the ET Highway

Who knew alien spotting would be so easy? Check out the rest of our ET Highway journey here.

Warmest Natural Phenomenon: Hot Springs

See more on our post about Warm Springs, a ghost town with a huge (and forbidden) natural hot tub.

Best Cocktail: The Lava Letch at Frankie's Tiki Room

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/16-superlatives-from-our-nevada-road-trip-8dgqTue, 15 Jan 2013 14:32:26 -0500<b>The best, biggest, spookiest, and strangest things we ran into while in Nevada.</b> Thanks to all the kind locals who shared stories, facts, and laughs with us along the way.nevadanonadultThe 20 Coolest Old School Games At The Pinball Hall Of Famehttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/the-20-coolest-old-school-games-at-the-pinball-hal
Dig up some quarters and find a way here. With over 250 spring loaded machines under one roof, the Pinball Hall of Fame has got to be one of the greatest collection of classic games in the world.

Dane Bjorklund and Alix McAlpine

Wizard

Perhaps you've heard of the pinball wizard.

Dane Bjorklund and Alix McAlpine

Tron

Dane Bjorklund and Alix McAlpine

Xenon

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/the-20-coolest-old-school-games-at-the-pinball-halTue, 15 Jan 2013 10:42:23 -0500<b>Dig up some quarters and find a way here.</b> With over 250 spring loaded machines under one roof, the <a href="http://www.pinballmuseum.org/">Pinball Hall of Fame</a> has got to be one of the greatest collection of classic games in the world.nevadanonadult20 Awesomely Eerie Pictures Of The Wild West Todayhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/20-awesomely-eerie-pictures-of-the-wild-west-today
If you build a gold mine, they will come. But once that gold is gone, they’re probably going to leave. Check out this spooky roundup of two towns that once shined as bright as Vegas does today. See more from our Greetings from Nevada road trip on the official Nevada Feed.

Goldfield

Gold was first discovered in Goldfield in 1902 and it quickly became the largest town in Nevada. In 1906, 20,000 people called Goldfield home. Today its population hovers around 250. So, what happened between then and now? In 1923 a moonshine planted exploded and burned down just about every building in town. The mine dried, and the people jumped ship. Rumor has it, however, that a new mine will begin operating outside of town next year.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/20-awesomely-eerie-pictures-of-the-wild-west-todaySun, 13 Jan 2013 22:10:28 -0500<b>If you build a gold mine, they will come.</b> But once that gold is gone, they're probably going to leave. Check out this spooky roundup of two towns that once shined as bright as Vegas does today. See more from our Greetings from Nevada road trip on the official <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada">Nevada Feed</a>.nevadanonadult14 Things We Hope To See In Nevadahttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/14-things-we-hope-to-see-in-nevada
Where dreams, and deserts, and aliens are made. Right? On January 9th Dane and Alix will begin a 5 day road trip across the beautiful state of Nevada. We’ve never been to Nevada before, but these are a few sights we hope to see. Follow along on Twitter with #NVRoadTrip.

Waterfowl at the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge

This elephant-shaped rock in the Valley of Fire State Park

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/14-things-we-hope-to-see-in-nevadaTue, 08 Jan 2013 22:06:55 -0500<b>Where dreams, and deserts, and aliens are made. Right?</b> On January 9th <a href="https://twitter.com/danebjo">Dane</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/alixmcalpine">Alix</a> will begin a 5 day road trip across the beautiful state of <a href="http://travelnevada.com/winter/?t=BuzzFeed-Editorial-Winter-DMA-1212&amp;utm_source=BuzzFeed&amp;utm_campaign=BuzzFeed-Editorial-Winter-DMA-1212&amp;utm_medium=Internet">Nevada</a>. We've never been to Nevada before, but these are a few sights we hope to see. Follow along on Twitter with <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NVRoadTrip&amp;src=typd">#NVRoadTrip</a>.nevadanonadultThe Ghosts Of The Haunted Mizpah Hotel In 14 Pictureshttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/14-incredibly-haunting-images-from-nevada-8dgq
Nevada’s known for its abandoned ghosts towns and haunted hotels. So in order to experience it first hand, we stayed at one of the most historic on the map, the Mizpah Hotel.

When Tonopah's Mizpah Hotel re-opened after 12 years of closing, the staff quickly noticed that some of the old guests never checked out. The hotel was originally opened in 1907 to accomodate the silver miners who worked in the town.

After a 2 million dollar renovation, the hotel re-opened in 2011, and paranormal investigators jumped at the opportunity to check out some of its rumored hauntings.

Over dinner, the hotel's general manager shared stories of some of the hotel's most famous ghosts.

The ghost children of the fourth floor

Guests have reported sightings of children - one girl and one boy - running through the halls and laughing on the fourth floor.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/14-incredibly-haunting-images-from-nevada-8dgqSun, 13 Jan 2013 14:17:39 -0500<b>Nevada&#39;s known for its abandoned ghosts towns and haunted hotels.</b> So in order to experience it first hand, we stayed at one of the most historic on the map, the <a href="http://www.mizpahhotel.net/">Mizpah Hotel</a>.nevadanonadultWarm Springs: The Ghost Town With A Natural Hot Tubhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/warm-springs-the-ghost-town-with-a-natural-hot-tu
Right where highways 375 and 6 intersect, you’ll find a large swimming pool filled with freshly flowing warm waters. This is Warm Springs, Nevada. Catch more posts from our Greetings from Nevada road trip on the official Nevada Feed.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/warm-springs-the-ghost-town-with-a-natural-hot-tuSun, 13 Jan 2013 12:21:42 -0500<b>Right where highways 375 and 6 intersect, you&#39;ll find a large swimming pool filled with freshly flowing warm waters.</b> This is Warm Springs, Nevada. Catch more posts from our Greetings from Nevada road trip on the official <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada">Nevada Feed</a>.nevadanonadultThe Chillest Kangaroo In The U.S. Lives In Nevadahttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/the-chillest-kangaroo-in-the-us-lives-in-nevada
Like the name suggests, Roos ‘N More Zoo in Moapa Town, Nevada is home to Kangaroos and dozens of other species. This guy certainly seems to be enjoying it!

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/the-chillest-kangaroo-in-the-us-lives-in-nevadaFri, 11 Jan 2013 16:36:46 -0500<b>Like the name suggests, <a href="http://roosnmore.com/">Roos &#39;N More Zoo</a> in Moapa Town, Nevada is home to Kangaroos and dozens of other species.</b> This guy certainly seems to be enjoying it!nevadanonadult12 Amazing Desert Photos That Look Like They’re From A Different Planethttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/12-amazing-desert-photos-that-look-like-theyre-8dgq
No need to strap yourself to the next rocket to Mars to see amazing otherworldly landscapes. These beautiful shots were all taken right in the heart of Nevada. Book your trip now to see them for yourself at Travel Nevada.

Valley Of Fire State Park

Red Rock Canyon

Red Rock Canyon

Red Rock Canyon

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/12-amazing-desert-photos-that-look-like-theyre-8dgqWed, 02 Jan 2013 10:16:51 -0500<b>No need to strap yourself to the next rocket to Mars to see amazing otherworldly landscapes.</b> These beautiful shots were all taken right in the heart of Nevada. Book your trip now to see them for yourself at <a href="http://travelnevada.com/travel-deals/">Travel Nevada</a>.nevadanonadult9 Jaw-Dropping Sights You Can Only See In Nevadahttp://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/10-jaw-dropping-sights-you-can-only-see-in-nevada-8dgq
The vast state of Nevada has much more to see than just bright lights and the open road. Here are some incredible sights you will only see when you Travel Nevada and catch fresh posts from the Greetings From Nevada road trip on the official Nevada Feed and on Twitter at #NVRoadTrip, January 10-15.

Outsider Art Sculptures At The Thunder Mountain Monument (Imlay)

The Intricate Marble Lehman Caves (Great Basin National Park)

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/10-jaw-dropping-sights-you-can-only-see-in-nevada-8dgqWed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:09 -0500<b>The vast state of Nevada has much more to see than just bright lights and the open road.</b> Here are some incredible sights you will only see when you <a href="http://travelnevada.com">Travel Nevada</a> and catch fresh posts from the Greetings From Nevada road trip on the official <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/nevada/1">Nevada Feed</a> and on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NVRoadTrip&amp;src=hash">#NVRoadTrip</a>, January 10-15.nevadaadult